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Ground Chicken Tacos

This ground chicken taco recipe is a great alternative to the ever-popular beef taco.  It's just as delicious and easy to make. These Ground chicken tacos are made with fresh ingredients that are simple to prepare yet create an amazing Taco experience!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 532 kcal
Course: Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

Taco Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Chicken Tacos
  • 1 tablespoon oil neutral oil like avocado
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 bell pepper small, diced
  • 1 Red Onions diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro minced, divided
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Salsa or store bought
  • 1-2 tabelspoons water
Taco Assembly
  • 8 taco shells
  • 8 soft flour tortillas
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 avocadoes diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 3 scallions diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro minced
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Salsa
  • 1/4 cup jalapeños slices

Notes

  • Yes, you absolutely can. You can use whatever taco seasoning you like or have on hand. It will change the flavor ever so slightly, but it doesn't affect the end result.
  • Again, while this recipe uses ground chicken, you can actually use what ever ground meat you want too.
  • Is ground chicken or ground turkey better for this recipe?
  • Both ground chicken and turkey work really with this recipe. But if you want a slightly leaner meal then you should use ground turkey ( though the difference is only slight).
  • To cook your ground chicken fully through, you should cook it for 5-7 minutes on medium high heat until it crumbles and the crumbles separate and harden.
  • There are a number of ways you can vary up this recipe by making it into either a ground chicken taco bowl or a ground chicken taco salad.
  • To make ground chicken taco salad, follow the same instructions to cook the ground chicken, but instead of serving with taco shells, you serve it in a bowl with freshly cooked rice, fresh salad ingredients, sour cream and black beans if you want to add those. Similar to the Sushi Bowl and Falafel Bowl , which are HIT recipes to make!
  • This is a great option for those who want to avoid tortillas or taco shells.
  • To make ground chicken taco salad, you again need to follow the same method for cooking the ground chicken or turkey, but this time add it to fresh salad ingredients including fresh shredded lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, sliced red onion, and any other salad ingredients you like. Use exactly the same recipe as this Taco Salad and same dressing.   
  • Use homemade or store bought Taco Seasoning, I love homemade and I use it in this Lamb Tacos.
  • Cook the onions and peppers for a few minutes before adding in the ground chicken, this allows the flavors to become richer and deeper. 
  • Ground turkey is a great substitute for ground chicken if you'd like to make it even lighter.
  • Once the ground chicken is cooked and ready, I love adding Homemade Salsa or store bought and cook that for 5 minutes with a tablespoon of water. This helps deglaze the pan and also add extra moisture to your ground chicken!  
  • The chicken mixture can be cooked a week in advance and stored in the fridge or frozen for 3 months.
  • Use your favorite taco shell--we used a combo of soft and hard with a layer of cheese in the middle for a sturdy cheesy taco shell.
  • The toppings and salsa you can use here are endless!
  • Yes, you absolutely can. You can use whatever taco seasoning you like or have on hand. It will change the flavor ever so slightly, but it doesn't affect the end result.
  • Again, while this recipe uses ground chicken, you can actually use what ever ground meat you want too.
  • Is ground chicken or ground turkey better for this recipe?
  • Both ground chicken and turkey work really with this recipe. But if you want a slightly leaner meal then you should use ground turkey ( though the difference is only slight).
  • To cook your ground chicken fully through, you should cook it for 5-7 minutes on medium high heat until it crumbles and the crumbles separate and harden.
  •  
  • There are a number of ways you can vary up this recipe by making it into either a ground chicken taco bowl or a ground chicken taco salad.
  • To make ground chicken taco salad, follow the same instructions to cook the ground chicken, but instead of serving with taco shells, you serve it in a bowl with freshly cooked rice, fresh salad ingredients, sour cream and black beans if you want to add those. Similar to the Sushi Bowl and Falafel Bowl , which are HIT recipes to make!
  • This is a great option for those who want to avoid tortillas or taco shells.
  • To make ground chicken taco salad, you again need to follow the same method for cooking the ground chicken or turkey, but this time add it to fresh salad ingredients including fresh shredded lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, sliced red onion, and any other salad ingredients you like. Use exactly the same recipe as this Taco Salad and same dressing.   
  • Lighter than the original one, this ground chicken mixture could be used to me the Taco bell favorite Crunchwrap Supreme with all the fixings including our viral Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe! SO TASTY!!